An attorney for Tom Klansnic, who led North Gresham Elementary School for a decade, said last month that the principal believed he was being let go after this school year because of his sexual orientation.

As part of the agreement reached this week, Klansnic will go on paid leave
for the rest of the school year, according to Athena Vadnais, the district's communication director. Thursday is Klansnic's last day, she said.

Klansnic and his attorney could not immediately be reached for comment.

According to a parent, Klansnic let teachers and parents know he was gay after divorcing his wife a few years ago.

The school board last spring voted not to extend Klansnic's contract beyond this school year and upheld the decision in March. Parents spoke out vehemently about the decision, with one saying she knew of no problems with Klansnic's performance that should lead to his dismissal.

Last month, Klasnic's attorney, Judy Snyder, said she filed a claim with the
district notifying officials of a possible discrimination suit.

Vadnais said the agreement includes no "admission or finding of liability or wrongdoing on the part of the school district."

"The district is committed to following its non-discrimination policy," said Vadnais. "We adhere to that policy."

Further details on the agreement will not be released until the settlement is finalized, Vadnais said.